High performance cricket advisor

High Performance Cricket Advisor: West Indies pacer Kemar Roach will return to Surrey for the first four County Championship matches.

Roach is joining the Three Feathers for a fifth consecutive season and will be available to play against Essex, Hampshire, Sussex, and Somerset as Surrey aim to make a strong start to their title defence.

Known for his ability to seam and swing the red ball, Roach will link up with the squad ahead of the season opener at Chelmsford and stay with the team till the end of April. He has taken 93 wickets at 25.60 in 28 first-class appearances for Surrey, including a personal best of 8-40 in 2021 against Hampshire. In May 2023, Roach was honoured with a Surrey cap for his contributions to the club.